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sparkplug

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To serve as the driving force behind (a new endeavour).

transitive

Examples

“It was he who sparkplugged last⟳ year's Biennal of Modern Art, which was planned and carried out in less than nine months.”
“We are especially indebted to Jimmie Mackie for his interest⟳ and the organizational skill he displayed in sparkplugging the building of the Council houses, naming them Tyrie Gardens and planning the elaborate dedicatory program⟳.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

sparkplugged sparkplugging sparkplugs sparks sparks off sparks out

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